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Frank Steele
(knarfster) -
BPL Forum Member

My Locale

Arizona

About Me

Scoutmaster that doesn't like to lug around a 40 lb pack any more. I have achieved at least ultra light. Pack with TT Rainbow for 2 or a tarp and bivy for solo, BA Horsethief bag and IAC pad(I need a good nights sleep) and a modified Osprey Exos 46 pack for my big 3. I am down to base of 9lbs 10 oz, lbs with all dodads and warm clothing (Ibex and Mont-Bell). With 3 days of food and necessary water I am right at 15 lbs 15 oz. A big improvement over my old 40 lb pack.

All Forum Posts by Frank Steele

Momentthe rainbow has more room if that is important to you, but i like the vestibule on the moment better. I have DR for 2 people, it has 2 doors and better vestibules, but for solo the Moment is great.

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All Reader Reviews by Frank Steele

Campsaver.com RetailerI have bought several things from Campsaver and steered several of my Scouts and their parents to them. they have good prices, very fast and affordable shipping and they have a very smooth return pro...

Golite JamIt looks like this thread is for the old Jam, but I don't want to confuse people looking to buy the new Jam and finding this thread.
First generation pack named the Jam, weighed 22 oz, and was...

Titanuium Goat Ptarmigan BivyAre you kidding me? This Bivy does it all! For $45 less than the next best made bag, which doesn't have the option of an all net AND all nylon hood. Plus I only had to wait 2 days, not 2 months...

Mont-Bell UL Super Stretch Down Hugger #2I will start off by saying I am a cold sleeper. I started my Ultralight journey with a MB UL Spiral Down Hugger #3 bag, which weighed only 18.9 oz on my digital scale. I loved the weight and how com...

IBEX Woolies Crew Long SleeveThe IBEX Woolies Crew keeps me warm when it is cool and cool when it is warm, Amazing. The wool is even softer than on my Icebreaker 140 technical T.
I love this shirt (and the pants too!)

Backcountry.comI have had nothing but great experiences with Backcountry. I also love picking up their scratch and dent stuff off of Geartrade.
Alfred, you sound like a whiner to me. 1 point because you couldn&...

MoonTrail Customer ServiceMoon trail is a great company to deal with and I love their bonus point system, Free Stuff!
I always check their site first, because beyond the bonus points, they generally have lower prices than...